Business Litigation

Can I Sue My Employer for Not Paying My Bonus?

In many fields, it’s common for an employer to offer employees compensation beyond their hourly or salaried rate. Many employees expect and rely on this bonus. If your employer decides not to pay a bonus this year, and you were counting on receiving this money, do you have any recourse? The… LEARN MORE

Avoiding Partnership Disputes with a Good Agreement, Well-Defined Roles and Expectations

Launching a new business with a friend or coworker is an excellent way to leverage your joint talents and skills for financial gain. Even though you trust each other, it’s still a good idea to formalize your partnership in writing with a legal agreement. Taking the time to develop a formal… LEARN MORE

The Most Common Business Fraud in Florida

As a business owner, you have devoted years to building your business, including hiring, training, and retaining high-performing employees, building up a network of reliable suppliers, and cultivating relationships with customers. Regrettably, though, there can be employees, suppliers, or customers… LEARN MORE

The Most Common Types of Breach of Contract in Business

As a business manager, you expect your vendors and customers to fulfill their end of the contracts that you make with them. If a supplier doesn’t deliver the materials that you were expecting, or a customer doesn’t pay for their order, your business suffers. When someone does not fulfill their… LEARN MORE

I Have a Verbal Contract but Not a Written One. Is it Still Enforceable in Florida?

Florida recognizes many (but not all) verbal contracts. For a contract to be valid in Florida, it must contain the following elements: Both parties need to be of sound mind and have the capacity to agree to a contract. A minor cannot enter into a contract. The contract must be for a transaction… LEARN MORE

My Business Partner is Stealing. What Should I Do?

If you built a business with a trusted partner and then discovered they are stealing from you, the disbelief, anger, and betrayal can feel overwhelming. Once you recover from the initial shock, you need to act swiftly to protect yourself and your business. Your partner has a fiduciary duty to the… LEARN MORE

I Have Been Refused Commissions I Am Due Under Contract. What Can I Do Now?

If you are part of a professional sales force, making a sale can take a tremendous amount of work, from cold calling, following up on leads, site visits, and negotiating terms, until the final moment when both parties sign the contract and the sale is complete. In some cases, the sales cycle can… LEARN MORE